Integrating Problem Solving And Educational Software

Integrating Problem Solving And Educational Software

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  Integrating Problem Solvingand Educational SoftwareElizabeth ChavezErika Kelly
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  Benefits of ProblemSolving SoftwareIncludes games and simulationsWell structuredApplication of content knowledge and skillsGames promotes student wanting to learn informationManipulations are engaging
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  Problem Solving Softwarehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UU-1HqwsSaA
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  Benefits of EducationalSoftwareOpportunity for students to engage in basic skills practice.
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  Provides immediate individualfeedback based on performance.
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  Formats are competitiveand motivational.
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  Multimedia teaches newinformation and basic skills.
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  Create positive attitudes.
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  Provides content, practice,feedback, assessment, standards and benchmarks. Educational Softwarehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=45A02bE29B0
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  Let’s DiscussWhat arethe pros and cons of educational and problem solving software?
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  Software Evaluation CriteriaContentAccuracyResearch Based Instructional StrategiesEffectively meets instructional objectivesAssessment of LearningEase of UseCan be conducted by a variety of people:teacher, parents, children, facility, paraprofessionals.
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  Lesson PlansComputer Functions
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  Research and Analysis(Data Manipulations)
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  Results Presentation
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  Activities During ComputerUse
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  Activities Before ComputerUse
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  Activities After ComputerUseLesson PlansComputer FunctionsResearch and AnalysisLevel of interactivity may vary.Provides content such as: definitions, examples, images, maps, animations.Provide practice and feedback to student in various ways.Varies based on the function being emphasized.Two Steps: 1. Identify the data manipulation2. Selecting the specific toolsMay not be applicable
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  Planning Computer ActivitiesBefore:Providereinforcement or prerequisite for knowledge and skills required to complete the lesson.During:Must plan for students to set up format, enter data, and complete activity.After: Discuss or write about what they learned. They could draw diagrams, create a final product, or compare and contrast activity, timeline to represent new learning.
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  ActivityLet’s count offby 3’sPick two websites Evaluate your favorite oneMake a poster promoting the website
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  Let’s Discuss…..True orFalse?My school should provide access to the following websites:http://www.tumblebooks.com/library/asp/home_tumblebooks.asphttp://www.iknowthat.com/comwww.starfall.comwww.superkids.comwww.learningvillage.comwww.vmathlive.com